Lzh Mu Bu Pm Sk 42Lifted Robe (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaukkhittaka
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Dutiyaukkhittaka Sutta (Lifting the Robe for the Second Time)
Context
The Dutiyaukkhittaka Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka in the Pāli Canon of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. This is one of the detailed regulations related to the robes of bhikkhus, one of the basic requisites of monastic life in the Buddhist Sangha.
The Vinaya Piṭaka was recorded for the purpose of protecting the purity of the Sangha, maintaining discipline, and creating favorable conditions for bhikkhus to focus on the practice of the Dharma. The regulations concerning robes are not constraints that make practitioners suffer, but practical instructions that help monastics avoid negligence, maintain alertness (appamāda), and build self-discipline.
The title “Dutiyaukkhittaka” means “Lifting the Robe for the Second Time” (ukkhittaka: lifted up, from ukkhipati). This is one of the specific regulations on the use and management of a bhikkhu’s robes, reflecting the Buddha’s concern for every detail of monastic life.
Main Content
This sutta records a specific situation in the life of the Sangha concerning the way a bhikkhu lifts or adjusts his robe in different circumstances. The robe (cīvara) is not merely an everyday object, but carries deep meaning concerning dignity, diligence, and respect for the Dharma.
According to the rules in the Vinaya Piṭaka, a bhikkhu needs to be attentive to the proper way of wearing the robe, especially in special situations. This sutta refers to cases in which a bhikkhu needs to lift the robe, perhaps to maintain a dignified appearance, avoid doing so at the wrong time, or prevent actions unsuitable to the honor of a monastic.
Through this, the Dutiyaukkhittaka Sutta emphasizes that every action of a bhikkhu needs to be performed with awareness and care. Even a small matter such as lifting the robe reflects the degree of inner discipline of the practitioner.
Practical Meaning
Although these are rules concerning robes, the Dutiyaukkhittaka Sutta contains a profound lesson on self-awareness (sampajaññā) and heedfulness (appamāda).
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